This year my husband and I have officially become debt free. We have been married just over 15 years and we worked hard to pay off debt, build our savings, and plan for our retirement. We have also focused on teaching our children about finances, in a way that they can understand. We want to leave them a legacy. These are things we weren't necessarily taught as children but we believe that starting with this generation we want our kids to live within their means and live free of debt. We are … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Save Money (with kids!)
Realistically speaking, children are expensive. Kids today want the latest electronics, clothes, shoes, and as they get older -- their own car. {Try not to cringe about that last bit. I can see the fear in your eyes through the computer screen.} Part of teaching your kids responsibility is teaching them how to save money. If you've never been big on saving, now is a great time to start. You can teach your kids - and yourself - how to save up for items they want and need with the following … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Make Extra Cash
Less than 3 months until Christmas. Can you believe it? If you are strapped for cash this holiday season, I have put together some ways that you can have extra cash. Christmas can get expensive! These are simple ways to either earn or save cash this holiday season. Who can't use extra cash? 20 Ways to Make Extra Cash Sell or consign old clothes. (At our local consignment store we can use our credit to buy new items in the boutique section.) Sell DVDs you are no longer watching Sell your … [Read more...]
